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David Mumford Obituary

David Mumford, 42, of Scottsdale, Arizona passed away February 18, 2008. He was born in Rochester, NY. He has been a resident of Arizona since 1992. He is survived by his daughter, Shanna; son, Kevin; parents, Carroll and Dianne; sister, Kim (Paul) Cassano; three nephews; and former wife, Song. He served in the US Army 1983-1989. A memorial service will be held at 1:30PM, Saturday, February 23, 2008 at La Casa de Cristo Lutheran Church, 6300 E. Bell Rd., Scottsdale. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you send a check or money order to: In loving memory of: David Mumford, Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, AZ, 85014. Arrangements entrusted to Hansen Desert Hills Mortuary, 480-991-5800.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Feb. 20, 2008.

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Lori Bosworth

February 14, 2022

Thinking of you a bit more today....Love you my Friend and miss that your not here....

Lori Lombard Bosworth

February 15, 2021

I just got a notification from legacy asking me
to remember you. I don’t need to be reminded of you, I think about you daily. Your early death has left me so sad. I found out you lived in Scottsdale and was planning on looking you up , that was going to be in April 2008. I began trying to track you down, and that’s when I heard the news. I can’t even explain the feeling that went through my body!!!! If had been years since i saw you last, but in my heart it was just yesterday. I guess it must be true when they say “Only the good die young”
The Reunion that i had hoped for in Scottsdale never happened, but it will happen someday.
Until then... rest in peace.. I love you my friend.

Lori

dianne mumford

February 19, 2009

Well David on the 7th of Feb. they had a "YO BABY" (one of your favorite sayings)Memorial Pool tournament for you. It was very nice but hard to attend and listen to your friends talk about you but we made it through. On the 18th it was one year that you have left us. It just doesn't seem possible. Dad and I went to the cementary and then Shanna had a candle light memorial for you that night. We will always love and miss you but never foregotten in our hearts. Love Mom and Dad

Dana young (schlicker)

January 6, 2009

So sorry for your loss i was just told about this terrible accident. I went to school with david and i lived on landing rd. my younger sister died in a accident so i feel your pain. i will always remember david as a nice kid. my thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Lori Lombard-Bosworth

December 29, 2008

I just learned of David's death. Words can not describe the saddness I am feeling. David and I were close friends in high school. David was a wonderful friend, this world has lost so much with his passing. To his family my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lori Lombard-Bosworth

October 20, 2008

It was 8 months on sat. the 18th that you have left us this void that just doesn't seem to go away and I guess it never will. I thought by now it would start to get a little easier but it doesn't and words just can't explain the way I feel. Love and miss you always. Mom

jennifer daniels

August 30, 2008

dave,its jenn.your death consumes me.i just can't belive it still.not a second goes by that i don't think about you.love jennifer

jennifer daniels

August 7, 2008

dave,how is it kicken it with the big man?well it still sucks down here without you .i think about u everyday.you will always be on my mind and in my heart.love jennifer

July 18, 2008

David. It is five months today that you have left us. It still doesn't seem possible that this has happen. We are watching over Shanna and Kevin for you who both miss you very much. I will be watching TV or hear something that will remind me of you and will start to cry. You will always be missed and loved and in our hearts for ever. Love mom and dad

Sylvia Nettleton

July 18, 2008

Some people
come into our lives
and quickly go...

Some people
become friends
and stay awhile...

leaving beautiful
footprints on our
hearts...

and we are
never the same
because we have
made a good
friend!

Dave, even though I had only known you for a short time, you are one of those people who left beautiful footprints on my heart. You always had a smile, a kind and caring word to share. I keep expecting you to come rolling in here at Mobil. The store just isn't the same. I miss you. Kevin...Jessica...I miss you also. Call me if you if you want . (480)228-1782. Sylvia

Jessica McBroom

July 10, 2008

my honies i love you and miss you more and more every day. I go to your site almost every day to pick the flowers up off the ground and place them in there spot. Ill never ever forget you i still find myself trying to call and there isnt a single place i drive by that doesnt remind me of you. Always thinking of you and loving you still. baby nobody will ever measure up to you.

Sophia Morquecho

July 8, 2008

it is amazing how we the ones you love are a phone call away and we are to busy in your lives to pick up that phone n call. they might only live 15 or 20 minutes away, but we cant find the time to stop by. but when they are taken from u. . . all you can think about is why didnt I just call more or why didnt I go to that place they invited you to. We still have people in our lives that are a phone call away or a 10 min drive away. Make special time to show them how much u love them, once they are gone then all we have are regrets! I miss dave so much. I cant get the courage to even erase is number from my phone. Every little thing justs remindes me of u dave> I miss you. Sophiaaaa

jennifer daniels

June 17, 2008

dave,there is'nt a day that goes by that i don't think about you.I miss you so much.you were my hero.i love you.thanks for protecting me and always taking care of me.love you always jennifer

Sophia Morquecho

June 15, 2008

To Daves Kids: I know today isnt the easiest of days but never lose hope that we will be reunited if him again. He loved you guys so much! THere wasnt a night that i saw him that he wouldnt mention your names or even have the phone to his ear talking with kevin while shooting the pool balls in the pocket. He would make the shot too! I love you guys and think of you often!! SophiAA

Sophia Morquecho

June 2, 2008

My Heart still hurts of the thought that your not here. I miss you so much. you touched so many lives. I wish there were more people like you in this ugly world. It would make it a prettier place! Love you so so much SophiAAA

KIMBERLY GALLOWAY

May 23, 2008

Dear Dave, I do believe I am very much in denial of your departure. I miss you and never knew if I ever Thanked You enough .I loved you very deeply as I know u hadn't a doubt As you told me time & time again .I LOVE YOU STILL BABY

Tiffany Loggins

May 21, 2008

YEAA BABBYY! man those words meant laughter just a couple months ago and now it brings tears to my eyes. i remember walking out my front door seeing you get into the truck and just screaming silly things to eachother from across the street. you were such a good person and you opened your door to me WHENEVER i needed someone. ill never forget the times and memories we had together, as those memories were some of the best times in my life. i still cant walk outside without wanting to just walk arcross the street to say hi. you truley touched my heart in so many ways and i will never forget you. Kevin, my little bro, i am so sorry for your loss. you dad was not only a neighbor but came to be one of my good friends. keep your head up. i love you. he is in a better place and i KNOW he is watching over us.

Jessica M

April 25, 2008

dave thinking of you like always!!! Love you and miss you every day and every night. Cant believe its been two months. you will be with all of us now always. dianne and carl hope you guys are doing okay. Kevin keep your head up and know that you are always being thought of and missed. Hope your doing okay as well. shanna again thank you so much for everything you have done for me. hope your doing okay as well. i hope that all of you know that you may contact me any time for anything and ill do my best to help you out. 623-363-6518 PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE!!! LOVING&MISSING HIM ALWAYS
sincerely,
jessica

Sophia morquecho

April 24, 2008

U would be proud of me. Ive improved my game by a mile. going to Vegas for pool in a couple weeks. I sure do miss that crazy sense of humor u had. I miss you & love you Sophiaaa

Dianne Mumford

April 18, 2008

Dave’s friends
It’s hard to believe that is has been 2 months since David has passed away. We still can’t believe that this has happened, and it’s just a nightmare, and we will wake up and he will be with us.
I would just like to let all his family and friends know that I appreciate the notes that are in David’s guest book and all the cards and support we have received from everyone. A lot of you were at his service and we know we didn’t have a chance to speak to all of you. If we missed you we are sorry, but we tried our best to say something to everyone. Thank you for caring.
We all miss Dave
Dianne and Carl (Dave’s parents)

SophiAA Morquecho

April 14, 2008

wow cant believe its been 2 months since the accident! I wish you were still here. I truly miss my Dave! It feels like such a bad dream that never ends!

Christina Richards

April 11, 2008

Hi Kevin, I'm very sorry about the loss of your dad. Unfortunately, I was out of the country for a period of time and just got back -- so just found out. Take care of yourself, Your neighbors behind you - Christina, Cory, and Ben

Sophia Morquecho

April 7, 2008

just a little something so you know you are being thought of Dave Mumford! Sophiaaaa misses you so!!

Sophia Morquecho

April 1, 2008

Its April Fools Day! I would be trying to play some kind of prank on you today. Im gonna have to hold off on that. I missed you @ our banquet last weekend. I got 3rd place, U would have been proud of me. I miss you !!!!

Mike Tanner

March 24, 2008

To Dave's Family and Friends,
I just got word of Daves passing and my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Many of my fondest memories growing up have Dave in them, from working on the El Camino to pulling pranks at work at the gas station. I am lucky to have known you Dave-you were a great friend!

Kathleen Scanlon-Richardson

March 24, 2008

To all the family and friends of Dave. I am so sorry for your loss. I have not seen Dave since high school, but he was always such a character and such fun to be around. His smile could brighten anyone's day. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Sophia Morquecho

March 23, 2008

Its Easter, I would normally send you a text Telling you (Happy Easter) ! Not this time. But Im gonna continue to tell you this way. Happy Easter! Love & miss You! SophiAA

Chuck Dorsey

March 22, 2008

The Dorsey family, Toni, Chuck, Dave, John, Paul and Chris all extend their heart felt sympathies to Carroll, Dianne, Kim and family. Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time. We still miss you, the neighborhood has never been the same.

The Dorseys

T. Christopher Dorsey

March 22, 2008

Dear Dianne, Carroll and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Davey (this was his name growing up) was my next store neighbor growing up. We were best friends from the begining. We went from kindergarden to high school together and stayed best friends. We had some wonderful times together and certainly had our share of mischief.. We always watched out for one and other. Davey will truly be missed... To his childern your dad was a great person and someone I always called my best friend.... God bless. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Chris, Denise-Marie, Alex and Lucas Dorsey.... and the entire Dorsey Family

Sophia Morquecho

March 20, 2008

I miss you dave! we so often take life for granted! always think that there will be tomorrow, but tomorrow comes and your not there. I cant pick up that phone to call u! U are very special to me!!!! I want u to know you are never never ever gonna be forgotten!

Jessica McBroom

March 16, 2008

loving you and missing you always baby!!! i will never forget you and will always love you!!!

Sophia Morquecho

March 7, 2008

I wonder if your ears were ringing in heaven. I was thinking & talking about u last night. I had pool league of course and as we were gonna start to play, I started to cry! I save your stems that u always loved to take from me! Its crazy everywhere I go I seem to remember something about U! I miss u! as i write this tears are just flowin! I wish I could just see that smile of yours that lit up any gloomy room. I love you! SophiAAA

Elena Roumanas

March 5, 2008

Dave, I can't believe you are gone. Ace and I miss you so much! You were such a great man, you will always make me smile! I miss you, and until the day we meet again, I love you!

Diane Horabuena

March 4, 2008

Dave, It was such a pleasure to have known you. You were always so cheerful and full of laughter everytime we ran in to you playing pool. I`ll miss your "Hey,Theres Mom" everytime you seen me. You have really touched my daughter (SophiAAA) in a very special way. You were there for her as a good friend in a very special way and I thank you so for that! She is so so heartbroken over your passing. She (as well as Ernie and I) miss you very very much and we know that your hang out places will never be the same without your presence although I believe that you will still be there in spirit. I`m sure God has you in heaven making the angels laugh so rest in peace until we all meet again! Something to look forward too! As for the Mumford family, It was a pleasure to meet such nice people and know that we have you all in our prayers. Love Diane

Sophia Morquecho

March 3, 2008

Its been real rough... To all of Daves Family, Its was so great to get to know U. I hope we stay in contact through the years. Just want u to know that u have been on mind! If you need me for anything @ all. Please give me a call! SophiAAA

Jessica McBroom

March 3, 2008

MY HONIES i love you oh so much!!!!every morning i wake up look around thinking i just had a really bad dream roll over getting ready to wake you and tell you what happened and your not there and im somewhere other than home and i break. Kevin i miss you also hope your doing okay keep your head and keep doing what you do. your a good kid/great kid dont ever let any one tell you different!!!!!!!!!!!

Sophia Morquecho

March 1, 2008

Another Day has went bye, thinking of u. Im sure your ears are ringing in heaven cuz Im always talking about my Dave. as I read your guest book, its crazy how many lives you have touched.Everyone who had the chance to meet you. just loved you! I cant write it enough but I miss you so much! Dont worry I will be working my own side of the street! lol. scott & I are going to be putting together a huge fund raiser for your kids in April. We will make it huge! I Promise that!! Partner i miss you. Keep brightening up heaven like u did here on earth! Muah! Love SophiAAAA

Jaini Doffing

February 28, 2008

I hadn't known Dave that long but I do know that Dave was a good person and Dave was a giver, A good father, and a friend no matter what the circumstances. This is Truly a loss but he will never be forgotten . My heart goes out to his family and to his son kevin be strong ....you'll pull through.

Ronda flohr

February 27, 2008

Dave was an awesome person... My neighbor for a few years. Always lending a hand and keeping his door open for people in need. Their should be more people here with his heart.. The Lord's blessings to the one's who held him close.

jennifer daniels

February 26, 2008

I keep thinking that i'm going to be woken up from a bad dream. I still have'nt come to terms with the fact
he's not going to be around anymore to give me a hard time.My whole world changed when I met david.Nobody had
ever put the time,and effort into me like david did.he colored my world in so many different ways.Always lending a hand.
or just being there to listen to whomever needed it.He was an awesome man,and a great father.
I was truly blessed by having him in my life.You'll never be forgotton.See you when I get there buddy.loving
you always jenn

Sophia Morquecho

February 26, 2008

I miss you so much! Your mom gave me the opportunity to say a poem @ your services, I think everyone liked it. all I do is think about U, wish i can call u so when you answer u would say " Hi Hunny". I love it when you wanted my stems from all my cherries so you can tie them with your tongue. I Promise you this.. I will keep in touch with your kids & make sure they are o.k. for as long as I live. I just wish I could have talked to you. I Miss U So Much! Your friend, your pool partner, Sophia

jennifer daniels

February 26, 2008

I still keep thinking that I'm going to be woken up from a bad dream.David is an angel,always making me feel important.always there when i needed him the most.he always went the extra mile to make me feel important.For The first time in my life i actually felt safe.David I was truly blessed when you walked into my life,and i am truly greatful for all that you are.david you are an awesome father,and anyone who had a chance to get to know you,knows what a blast you really were.i will see you when i get there.loving you always jenn

JOE GENEVA

February 25, 2008

Kevin if you feel your self going down,Remember we are all here for you.its not the end .just a new begining.if you need any thing kevin call ok.were here for you .joe & geva

JOE GENEVA

February 25, 2008

Dave I did not know very long,But the time I got you had made your self part of my family .And I thank you for so much mostly just being a friend.And a good friend are rare so thank you ! You ride in a better place.see you soon !

love ya much .JOE & GENEVA

Sylvia Nettleton

February 24, 2008

Please accept my deepest sympathies. I work at the Mobile station at Thunderbird and Tatum where Dave was a frequent customer. We became friends. He was a very charming, instresting man. I will always remember him. He will be in my heart forever. If there is anything I can do please don't hesitate to ask.

Jessica McBroom

February 23, 2008

David was a great man, great friend as well as a great father. He will be missed but most certainly not forgotten!! My prayers and best wishes to his family. Most importantly kevin keep your head up, stay strong and know that your not alone.

Michelle Norton

February 22, 2008

To David and my family......

This was so unexpected and a shock to all of us as no one can prepare for something like this. I loved David like a brother and best friend as he was not just my cousin. We shared alot through the years growing up and had much in common. We had alot of good times and I will always remember them as he had a heart of gold and will always be smiling :)
I will miss him very very much.
My heart is with my family now and forever.....With love....

Laurie Suppes

February 22, 2008

To Dave's Family,
I am truly sorry for your loss. We lived across the street for many years, saw Shanna and Kevin grow up. He will be missed.

Remember - Though gone from our sight, loved ones are never gone from our hearts.

Laurie Suppes

angelina biondi

February 21, 2008

my prayers and thoughts go ut to the mumford family, and especially to his closest friends and girlfriend jessica. i met dave the nigh befor the accident he took damien and me out to eat and hung out with us the rest of thenight. i saw why he was so loved and repected.
angelina biondi

Kathy Nist

February 21, 2008

To the friends and family of Dave, I am sorry for your loss. I worked with Dave many years ago in Rochester, NY. I was sorry to hear of his tragic passing. Dave always had a smile and that is how I will remember him. God Bless

CYNTHIA MERTENS

February 21, 2008

DAVE WAS A GOOD MAN, WHO WILL BE MISSED VERY MUCH. MY HEART GOES OUT TO HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS.

Dave at the Argus Contracting Christmas Party 2006

Lyliana Gutierrez

February 21, 2008

To the Family of Dave,
I had the honor of meeting Dave when I started working for Argus Contracting. He was such a kind, great and fun person. He made each of his friends feel they were special to him.
My prayers to his family and to all his friends.
Will miss you my friend!!

Pam Walrath

February 20, 2008

You will be truly missed, my thoughts and prayers to the Mumford family.

Pam Walrath

February 20, 2008

You will be truly missed, my thoughts and prayers to the Mumford family.

Anna Rodriguez

February 20, 2008

To the family of David,
I had the honor of meeting David through a mutual friend. He was such a kind and fun person. He made each of his friends feel they were very special to him.
My prayers to you his family and to all his friends that are grieving at this time. Hold on to the memories so tight and know that he will always be by your side.

Elizabeth Markgraff

February 20, 2008

Dave was a good man and will be missed by many. My regards go out to his friends and family.

December Davis

February 20, 2008

The loss of someone so special is difficult. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I will cherish him always.

Kevin Cannan

February 20, 2008

My condolences to Dave's loved ones.
To his parents I am truely sorry for your loss. To his children, to know Dave was to love him. To me he was not only a former employee but later became a friend. He and I would get together when I made my way out West and we would reminisce about old times back in Rochester and would talk about friends family and work.
Dave always spoke highly of his family.
Dave was a great guy and will be sadly missed by all.
Our prayers and thought go out to Daves family.

Julius and Frances Weiss

February 20, 2008

Our prayers are with you. Love you both.

Dale Owens

February 20, 2008

Dave was a great person, we will miss him

Cherry Neumann

February 20, 2008

You were a good friend, we will miss you... Magic & Cherry

John Burton

February 20, 2008

A wonderful man who will be greatly missed by his family and friends. We wish Kevin all the love and support.

The Burton's

Davette Bulloch

February 19, 2008

My heart and prayers go out to you at this time.

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